Inside Web3

The blockchain has spawned an endless debate between it's biggest fans and cautious skeptics. Possibly the harshest critic making headlines is Computer Scientist Nicholas Weaver, who believes "Crypto should die in a FIRE!" He joins Shira to share why. 

Some of the most skeptical crypto-investors have been drawn to "Stablecoins," a sub-class of cryptocurrency that by design should always be worth $1 USD. So how did one of the most popular Stablecoins, called "TerraUSD," crash overnight? Fortune Magazine joins us to explain stablecoins, what made this one unique, and what caused the coin to lose $42 Billion in value within days. Plus we're joined by Ari Redbord, a "Crypto-cop" and the Head of Legal and Government Affairs at TRM Labs, to learn how the blockchain is actually making it easier in some ways for law enforcement to trace and identify fraud online. 

Reports are showing that 40% of crypto-traders are how underwater on their investments. Christine Lee from Coindesk joins us to shed light on whats happening and how long it could last. Trading savant "Crypto Wendy" sheds light on how to navigate the bear market  to minimize losses. And as crypto starts to crash, NFT's are shaking up fashion and retail. Vogue Magazine and the creators of SoleSavvy NFT's tell us how and why.

To kick off Mental Health Awareness month Shira is joined by the creator of "Flowell," a new Web3 platform connecting individuals with instructors, and pays you with crypto just for taking care of yourself. He talks about how he see's the "Move to earn" movement expanding and evolving over time, and how the blockchain can empower individuals to own their personal data. 

Historically, the tech industry has largely been dominated by young white men. Web3 is in its genesis... making it the perfect time for women and minorities to make their mark and influence the industries future growth. Shira speaks with some of the women who are doing just that. 

American legislators are scrambling to safeguard citizens from the wild-west of trading crypto and NFT's online. Foreign legislators embrace this new economy to try and bolster themselves as a leaders in the space. The Senator of the District of Columbia, Paul Strauss, joins Shira to give pragmatic look at balancing regulation with innovation. 

Meanwhile, Twitter accepts a buyout for $44 Million from tech-mogul Elon Musk. The acquisition sends ripples through the market and stirs a lot of speculation among users. 

Blockchain technology has opened up new avenues in the world of Real Estate. Companies, celebrities, and even financial institutions have started spending millions of dollars on plots of "land" in digital, virtual worlds called "Metaverses." Meanwhile, homes in the real world are starting to be sold as NFT's. What makes this fake land so valuable, and why would someone choose to sell their home on the blockchain? 

One of cryptocurrencies biggest criticisms is it's impact on the environment. How bad is it exactly, and what can be done to overcome it? 

Shira is joined by industry experts to help make sense of if it all, while bringing you the latest headlines from Inside Web3.

As a pre-teen, Crypto Entrepreneur Youssof Altoukhi got into Bitcoin before the "boom"... and he won BIG. Now at just 16 years old, he's the youngest Cryptocurrency creator to date. He joins Shira to tell his story, and to highlight other teens winning big in Web3. Plus, fans flocking to Coachella this year were rewarded with a free NFT. Some fans even paid over SIX FIGURES for a lifetime pass in the form of an NFT. Sam Schoonover, Innovation Lead at Coachella, explains how they did it... and why. 

We're bringing you the latest headlines coming out of Web3 plus future predictions from industry experts, while breaking it all down so it's easier to understand.